About Vienna

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​​​Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria and also one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria’s primary city, with a population of about 1.7 million and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. Art and culture have a long tradition in Vienna, including theater, opera, classical music and fine arts. The Burgtheater is considered one of the best theaters in the German-speaking world alongside its branch, the Akademietheater. The Volkstheater Wien and the Theater in der Josefstadt also enjoy good reputations.

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Modern attractions include the Hundertwasserhaus, the United Nations headquarters and the view from the Donautur​m.​